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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.84, 884.13 and 552.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.84, 884.13 and 552.36 is: 763.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.84 : 884.13 = 552.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.84/884.13 = 552.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.84x = 884.13 × 552.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.84x = 488,358.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,358.05/639.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.25

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